What Is History?

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prehistory

the history of humans before the development of writing

<p>the history of humans before the development of writing</p>
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fossil

plant or animal remains that have been preserved from an earlier time

<p>plant or animal remains that have been preserved from an earlier time</p>
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artifact

an object made by a human being, typically an item of historical interest.

<p>an object made by a human being, typically an item of historical interest.</p>
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primary source

information about people or events recorded at the time of the people or events

<p>information about people or events recorded at the time of the people or events</p>
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secondary source

information about people or events recorded long after the time of the people or events

<p>information about people or events recorded long after the time of the people or events</p>
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archaeology

the study of objects to learn about past human life

<p>the study of objects to learn about past human life</p>
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paleontology

the study of fossils

<p>the study of fossils</p>
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anthropology

the study of human culture and how it develops over time

<p>the study of human culture and how it develops over time</p>
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evidence

something that shows proof that something is true

<p>something that shows proof that something is true</p>
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point of view

a personal attitude about people or life

<p>a personal attitude about people or life</p>
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bias

an unreasoned, emotional judgement about people and events

<p>an unreasoned, emotional judgement about people and events</p>
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conclusion

a decision reached after examining evidence

<p>a decision reached after examining evidence</p>
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inference

choosing the most likely explanation for the facts

<p>choosing the most likely explanation for the facts</p>
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fact

A statement that can be proved.

<p>A statement that can be proved.</p>
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opinion

A personal belief or view about something

<p>A personal belief or view about something</p>
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cause

The reason why something happens

<p>The reason why something happens</p>
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effect

a result or consequence

<p>a result or consequence</p>